Japanese phrase
___は禁煙です。 ___ wa kin en de su
Meaning
No smoking is permitted in ___.
When to use it
Says that a place does not permit smoking. The wording is firm but neutral and suits rules for indoor public spaces and businesses.
Example dialogue
この席で吸ってもいいですか？ ko no seki de su tte mo i i de su ka
Is it okay to smoke at this table?
すみません、店内は禁煙です。 su mi ma se n ten nai wa kin en de su
Sorry, no smoking is permitted indoors.